Is cheating on someone ever justified?

The only way cheating can be justified is if the reasons behind the actions matter to you as a couple (or to you as an individual). Some people find the act of cheating unforgivable, regardless of the reasons behind it. Others consider all the factors. What it boils down to are personal feelings.

How do cheaters justify cheating?

According to Sussman, the most common justification cheaters use is that they weren’t getting their needs met in the relationship. They’ll often say, “I was lonely” or “I was being ignored,” she says.

Can you make a relationship work with someone who cheated?

But if you want to make a relationship work with someone who cheated, you have to trust they won’t do it again. Otherwise, you’ll just become jealous and paranoid. Be honest with yourself about whether you can continue the relationship without letting the infidelity rule your psyche.

Should you cheat on a cheater before you leave?

You’re willing to move on — and not dying to retaliate. If you’re craving revenge, you might need some time. Some people might be tempted to cheat on a cheater, just to settle the score, before leaving the infidelity in the past. But this isn’t a good idea. Many mental health experts agree this is not a great tactic for fixing your relationship.

Why haven’t I cheated before?

There’s a reason you haven’t cheated before. If your loyalty, ethics, or morals have kept you from doing so, compromising them can cause later feelings of shame and regret that are damaging to your self-image and emotional well-being. Check out the free app Dr. Heartbreak here. Click here to join my mailing list and follow me on Twitter @GuyWinch.

Is your affair making cheating appear more acceptable?

Your affair can easily make cheating seem more acceptable in their minds (after all, you both did it). 1. It will distract you from dealing with the real issues in the relationship that led to the affair in the first place. 2.